Dental Nurse resume

Maxine is a fully registered dental professional who has the right commitment, skills and academic ability to move up the promotional ladder. She sees her long term career firmly in the field of Dentistry and is keen to join a busy practise where she will have the opportunity to deliver high quality compassionate care to her patients. In her present role she works in a well-equipped dental practice under the supervision of a Dentist. At work she is relentless in her desire to innovate the way she carries out her duties. As a true professional she can be relied upon to safely carry instruments backwards and forwards constantly during and after treatment sessions. Right now she would like to join a professional, state of the art, busy and friendly practice where the staff are respected just as much as the patients.

CAREER HISTORY

DENTAL NURSE – Start Date – Present
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Responsible for looking after the dental needs of patients who come to the practise.

Duties;

Taking all reasonable efforts to ensure the comfort of patients.

Sending out patient recall letters.

Switching on dental equipment at the start of the working day and then switching it off at the end.

Asking patients questions about their dental history.

If necessary referring patients to other healthcare professionals.

Passing instruments to the dentist during treatment.

Processing dental radiographs.

Handling all substances in accordance with health and safety policies.

Checking dental equipment on a regular basis to make sure it is in working order.

Preparing and sterilising dental instruments.

Looking after patients during the course of their stay at the dental practise.

Ordering dental stock.

Working on her own initiative.

Assisting the dentist in any way possible.

Undertaking clinical dictation, note taking and charting.

Making sure that all patient data is secure at all times.

Placing temporary dressings.

Using all equipment and machinery in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations.

Participating in any audits.

JOB TITLE – Start Date – End Date
Employers name – Location

JOB TITLE – Start Date – End Date
Employers name – Location

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Professional

Able to work closely with Specialist Nurses, healthcare professionals and other dental staff to look after the needs of patients.

Can communicate well with patients.

Having a professional look at all times.

Promoting a professional image of the practise at all times.

Laying out equipment in an organised way so that it is ready for use by the dentist.